Aldgate

English

Etymology

From Old English eald (“old”) + Old English geat (“gate”); equivalent to old +‎ gate.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/, /ˈɔːld-/

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Proper noun

Aldgate

1. An area within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).
2. A London Underground station in Aldgate.
3. A settlement in Ketton parish, Rutland, England (OS grid ref SK9804).
4. A village in Adelaide Hills council area, South Australia.

Derived terms

• draught on the pump at Aldgate

References

• http://www.london-footprints.co.uk/wkaldgateroute.htm